Sculptor Dwarf

The Sculptor Dwarf Galaxy is a faint and elongated satellite galaxy of the Milky Way located in the constellation Sculptor. Discovered by astronomer Harlow Shapley in 1938, this dwarf spheroidal galaxy is characterized by its low luminosity and lack of distinct features. Positioned approximately 280,000 light-years away from Earth, the Sculptor Dwarf is part of the Local Group, a collection of galaxies that includes the Milky Way and Andromeda. The galaxy consists mainly of older stars, typical of dwarf spheroidal galaxies, and lacks significant ongoing star formation. Studies of its stellar populations have revealed variations in metallicity, providing valuable insights into its chemical enrichment history.